1. Leaf insects or walkingleaves from the family Phylliidae are some of the best examples of leaf mimics.
2. Paradoxophyla palmata, a narrow-headed frog native to Madagascar. The frog’s brown and yellow coloring, as well as its rough texture, allow it to blend in with the mud and tree trunks in its environment.
3. This Malaysian Orchid Mantis has cleverly adapted to resemble the striking white orchids of the region.
4. The underside of this owl butterfly’s wing blends in with woody textures and features a large eyespot to startle predators.
5. A Grey Cicada hides on pine bark in France.
6. The Indonesian Mimic Octopus has a unique ability to turn virtually any color or pattern. It is naturally brown and spotted but has been seen in every hue from ghost white, as shown above, to brilliant blue and fiery red or mysterious pink.
7. Flatfish are masters of camouflage.
8. Can you find the Crab camouflaged against the beach sand?.
9. This sand flathead (Platycephalus bassensis) is almost perfectly camouflaged.
10. Merlet’s Scorpionfish look like colourful coral around the shores of Lifou Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia.
Source: http://www.whatsthelatest.net/for-the-records/10-disguised-animals/
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